The new KTM Brabus 1400 R is being developed and will use the new KTM LC8 twin-cylinder 1,350cc engine.
The 1,350cc LC8 was introduced last year and used in the 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke range, replacing the older and smaller 1,301cc version that was (and still is, in the case of the Super Adventure) found in the KTM 1290 range.
This 1,301cc unit was also the heart of the KTM Brabus bikes until last year. Since these were always based on the Super Duke, it makes sense for a new KTM Brabus to use the new 1350cc LC8, which produces 190 hp and 145 Nm in the 2024 1390 Super Duke R Evo.
This was already expected, but Motorrad reports that it is confirmed due to Brabus’ request to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for various motorcycle-related product names.
Specifically, Brabus has trademarked “Brabus 1400 R Tailor Made”, “Brabus 1400 R Rocket”, and “Brabus 1400 R Signature”.
This means that, in addition to the engine change in line with KTM’s development, the Brabus bike will have multiple variants in its new form. The exact way each of them will differentiate from the others is not clear, although “Rocket” immediately suggests absolute performance (a name already used by Brabus in their high-performance Mercedes-derived cars), while “Signature” may be more related to a luxurious appearance, and from “Tailor Made”, we can infer a customized variant.
Neither KTM nor Brabus have made any official announcement about the 1400 R yet, but Motorrad suggests that the bike may be available before the end of the year.
